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Knowing What to Avoid. Do not over clean the piercing. Although it may seem like a good idea to clean the piercing more than twice a day, over-cleaning can actually strip natural oils from the skin, causing the piercing to become dried out and irritated.
How do I know when my belly button piercing is healed?
Distinguishing between signs of infection and regular healing can be difficult. Pain and swelling right after a piercing are common. It is important to monitor how symptoms change. If symptoms, such as pain, steadily improve, the piercing is probably healing normally.
In order to prevent irritation or infection occurring around your new piercing wound, it’s recommended that you wait for at least three weeks until swimming with a new belly button piercing.
Are you supposed to move your belly button piercing?
Just leave it alone and let it heal except for when you need to move it around a little bit to clean it. Similarly, you should wear loose clothing that won’t irritate the piercing area in the healing process.
Wash the piercing with antibacterial soap once or twice a day. A new navel piercing needs to be cleaned thoroughly at least once, and preferably twice a day. The easiest way to clean your new piercing is in the shower.
How do you clean a belly button piercing with alcohol?
Do not use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, as these can dry out your skin and irritate the area around the piercing. First, remember to wash your hands with an antibacterial soap. Then use a cotton swab and your cleaning solution to gently wipe the area around your belly button and the ring.
Overview. Unsanitary conditions and poor aftercare are the leading causes of bacterial infections after piercings. It can take as long as six weeks to two years for a belly button piercing to heal completely. During that time, you’re at risk for infection.
What should I do if my belly button piercing is infected?
When to see your doctor for an infected belly button piercing Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any significant signs of infection, especially a fever or nausea. Even minor infections can get worse without treatment. Your doctor may need to prescribe an antibiotic cream like mupirocin (Bactroban).